Specialist Support Worker

Specialist Support Worker – SEN Secondary School

Rochdale
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Term Time Only
Competitive Daily Rate | Weekly Pay
Easily Accessible by Public Transport & Major Road Links

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and making a genuine difference every day? We are working with a welcoming and supportive SEN secondary school in Rochdale that is looking to appoint a dedicated Specialist Support Worker to join their growing team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is patient, resilient and passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism, ADHD, SEMH needs, communication difficulties and learning disabilities.

The Role

As a Specialist Support Worker, you will play a key role in supporting students both inside and outside the classroom. You will help create a safe, structured and engaging learning environment while building positive relationships that encourage confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small group support
• Supporting students with emotional regulation and behaviour
• Assisting with classroom engagement and learning activities
• Supporting pupils with communication and social interaction
• Encouraging positive routines and independence
• Working closely with teachers, therapists and pastoral teams
• Supporting sensory needs and brain breaks where required
• Providing personal care support where needed

What the School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming staff team
• Excellent on-site training and ongoing CPD opportunities
• Career progression routes into teaching, therapy, pastoral or senior support roles
• Experience within a highly rewarding SEN setting
• A well-resourced and inclusive learning environment
• Opportunities to develop behaviour management and specialist SEN skills
• Strong leadership team focused on staff wellbeing and development

Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEN or SEMH needs
• Is calm, patient and confident building relationships
• Can remain positive and resilient in challenging situations
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is open to personal care and behaviour support responsibilities
• Wants to build a long-term career within education or support work

Experience from care, youth work, support work, coaching, residential care or similar backgrounds is highly transferable.

Travel & Location

The school is based in Rochdale and is easily accessible from Manchester, Oldham, Middleton and surrounding areas. It has good public transport links and nearby parking available for drivers.

If you are looking for a meaningful role where every day makes a difference and where you can grow your career within SEN education, we would love to hear from you

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